Phyllida Lloyd

Phyllida Lloyd
CBE
Born
Phyllida Christian Lloyd[1]

(1957-06-17) 17 June 1957 (age 67)
Nempnett Thrubwell,[2] Somerset, England[3]
Occupation(s)Film and theatre director
Years active1997–present
Notable workMamma Mia

Phyllida Christian Lloyd, CBE (born 17 June 1957) is an English film and theatre director and producer.[4][5][6]

Her theatre work includes directing productions at the Royal Court Theatre and Royal National Theatre, and opera director for Opera North and the Royal Opera House Covent Garden.[7] Her adaptation of three Shakespeare plays (Julius Caesar, Henry IV and The Tempest) received acclaim from critics, with The Guardian calling it "one of the most important theatrical events of the past 20 years".[8][9][10][11][12][13][14]

She is best known for directing Mamma Mia! (2008) and The Iron Lady (2011). Films she has directed have won 2 Academy Awards,[15] and have won and been nominated for numerous other awards. She has been nominated for a BAFTA Award,[16] a European Film Award,[17] 2 Tony Awards.

  1. ^ "Phyllida Lloyd: Prime mover". The Independent. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 26 May 2022. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
  2. ^ "Phyllida Christian Lloyd | Graduation". University of Bristol. 14 July 2006. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
  3. ^ England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1916-2007
  4. ^ Mermelstein, David (30 July 2008). "Phyllida Lloyd". Variety. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  5. ^ "Phyllida Lloyd: a director who's determined to put women centre stage". the Guardian. 25 November 2016. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  6. ^ Bunbury, Stephanie (25 June 2021). "From Meryl Streep to a homeless mum: Phyllida Lloyd builds a new order". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  7. ^ "Phyllida Lloyd". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  8. ^ "Shakespeare Trilogy review – Phyllida Lloyd's searing triumph". the Guardian. 27 November 2016. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  9. ^ "The All-Female Shakespeare Production Turning the Theater World Upside Down". Vanity Fair. 17 May 2016. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  10. ^ "Shakespeare Trilogy review – Donmar's phenomenal all-female triumph". the Guardian. 23 November 2016. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  11. ^ "Julius Caesar – review". the Guardian. 5 December 2012. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  12. ^ "Henry IV review – Harriet Walter's kingly power". the Guardian. 11 October 2014. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  13. ^ Brantley, Ben (12 November 2015). "Review: 'Henry IV,' Donmar Warehouse's All-Female Version". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  14. ^ Wolf, Matt (11 December 2012). "'Julius Caesar' Flexes Its Female Muscle". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  15. ^ "Academy Awards Database Search | Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences". awardsdatabase.oscars.org. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  16. ^ "2009 Film Outstanding British Film | BAFTA Awards". awards.bafta.org. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  17. ^ "The Iron Lady". europeanfilmawards.eu. Retrieved 5 January 2023.